Donations

The Adopt-a-Forest program enjoys a wide network of volunteers
(approximately 10,000 statewide). We receive $25,000 annually from the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, to be used solely on landfill fees. We also
apply every year for grants from the Department of Environmental Quality for disposal of
scrap tires.

While these funds absorb most of the cost of trash disposal, they do not address items
seriously needed by the program including: large equipment fees; tools and supplies such
as shovels, work gloves, and trash bags; education costs; display updates; and so
forth. Many large dumpsites have been left unattended for years because we were
unable to assist with these needs.

Your tax-deductible donation can help us address some of the worse areas
in the state. Donating partners are recognized in newsletters, on our website, and
in the media whenever possible.

If you have supplies you'd like to donate, contact
us and we'll arrange to pick up the items. If you have large equipment you'd
like to make available to our projects, we will add you to a list in the area you are
willing to assist.

Many of our volunteers have worked for years removing trash from public land with no
recognition whatsoever. Therefore, we try to nominate our volunteers for awards as often
as possible. The generosity of local businesses have also allowed us to host three
statewide picnics (1997, 1999 and 2003) honoring our volunteers. We continue
to accept items that are suitable for volunteer recognition or for use at an
Adopt-a-Forest event. Suggestions include (but are not limited to) gift
certificates, food certificates, T-shirts, coffee mugs, seed packets, trinkets, etc.
Gifts that are available in a geographic area (such as food certificates for restaurants),
are generally sent to outstanding volunteers in that area with a thank you letter.